CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX03 OJV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 80,631 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,596 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear service brake weak

Pass 14 Feb 2025 78,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 77,032 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 75,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 71,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 70,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 62,505 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,376 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,835 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 51,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,071 miles

both rear tyres perishing (may need replacing soon)

exhaust has general corrosion

front discs corroding

front number plate deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,403 miles

front brake discs for condition & pads look low

front number plate for condition

nearside front indicator loosing colour

offside front tyre just meets mot criteris for cwear on inner edge

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,620 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX03 OJV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX03 OJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX03 OJV?

You can check the full history of AX03 OJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX03 OJV registered?

AX03 OJV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is AX03 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 OJV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX03 OJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX03 OJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.